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There's doin's a-transpirin'! You can catch Matthew Callan's stuff at Amazin' Avenue on the reg! Here's where else he's been lately on the world-wide-web.
- 5.18.12: Low Times, The Most Uncompromising Punk Compilation Ever
- 3.2.12: The Classical, Bud Selig Continues to Be Bud Selig
- 2.24.12: Vice, Elijah Dukes Is Actually That Crazy
- 2.17.12: The Classical, Kids
- 2.13.12: Low Times, Billboard's Review of Mitch Miller's Prog Record
- 2.7.12: Low Times, Report: What City Was Built on Rock and Roll?
- 2.2.12: Vice, Look Upon the Marlins’ Home-Run Celebration, Ye Mighty, And Despair
- 2/1/12: Splitsider, The Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary Special
- 1/25/12: The Classical, Time to Wallow in the Mire
- 1/18/12: Soundtrack Series, "El Capitan"
Dennis Miller: A Stranger to My Own Soul

Did you know that while he was on SNL, Dennis Miller was acting in a one-man show into which he poured his tortured psyche? It’s true! Follow his existential saga at Dennis Miller: A Stranger to My Own Soul, where you can get DM's daily dis-affirmations. And follow him on Twitter, how bout?
Studio 60 on Roosevelt Avenue: The Complete Scripts!

The gripping, Sorkin-y sabermetric drama that captivated dozens is now available in ebook format! Relive the entire season with Sandy Alderson and company, including exciting conclusion, the one that will leave no question unanswered, Now available from Amazon for the insultingly low price of 99 cents.
Plumb the Depths!
Ye Olde Scratchbomb Archives
What Folks Is Sayin’
- Angelie Brodland on Recycling Bad Ideas
- Craig Moorhead on Recycling Bad Ideas
- Shaun Mollica on Me, Talkin Bout the Mets at Hofstra
- Ceetar on Me, Talkin Bout the Mets at Hofstra
- Julian Ostrow on Recycling Bad Ideas
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Monthly Archives: October 2009
“Classic Scratchbomb”: Who Wants a Mini Three Musketeers?
I spent a good chunk of my youth as a Jehovah’s Witness. I don’t talk or write about very often, because I don’t get into personal stuff on the site, at least not anymore (mocking sportswriters leaves me little time … Read on! —->
YouTubery Friday: VentriloChoir and “Amazing” Grace
It’s Friday! Procrastinate and countdown to happy hour with these lovely bits! This video of a Hungarian ventriloquist choir was placed on the FOT forum by Big Plastic Head, preceded by the phrase “Nightmare Fuel.” I could not agree more. … Read on! —->
Posted in Videocracy
Tagged failed attempts at gospel, nightmare fuel, ventriloquists, youtubery
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Live Blog: World Series Game 2
Update 10.30: Thanks to everyone who participated in this glorious live event! If you want to see what you missed or relive the glory, just press that little play button below. <a href=”http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=fef32b1f82″ >2009 World Series Game 2: The Bloodening!</a> … Read on! —->
Posted in Baseball, Live Blogs
Tagged 2009 world series, live blog, phillies, yankees
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Live Blog: World Series Game 1
As a Mets fan, can I ignore the World Series just because it features two teams I don’t like? Of course not! This is still the World Series, and I intend to watch every inning. This is part of baseball … Read on! —->
Posted in Baseball, Live Blogs
Tagged 2009 world series, live blog, phillies, yankees
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Yankees Await Phillies Choice of On-Field Blunder for Game 1
NEW YORK–As of press time, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel had yet to decide on what appalling blunder his team would commit in game one of the World Series. Per the expanded postseason rules instituted this season, every team playing the … Read on! —->
Must There Only Be One?
The question weighing on every Mets fan’s mind for the past week: Who to root for in the World Series? And if that question didn’t weigh on your mind, I’m sure you’ve met a Yankee or Phillie fan who was … Read on! —->
Posted in Baseball
Tagged 2009 world series, george steinbrenner, ny post, phillies, yankees
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YouTubery Friday: Soupy Sales and Jon Mulaney
It’s Friday! Procrastinate and countdown to happy hour with these lovely bits! Comedian Soupy Sales passed away yesterday, which immediately made me nostalgic. Soupy hosted a kids’ show in the 1950s and 1960s, probably one of the first to make … Read on! —->
1999 Project: NLCS Game 5
Click here for an intro/manifesto on The 1999 Project. Given a stay of execution, the Mets looked like they were back in midseason form. That included some needless clubhouse squabbling. Rickey Henderson was upset when Bobby Valentine replaced him in … Read on! —->